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Patent GB-190014069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lightning Arresters.
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 14,069. Wise, W. L., [Actiengesellschaft Electricitatswerke vorm. O. L. Kummer & Co.]. Aug. 4. Lightning- arresters of the type of two diverging spark gap horns have horse-shoe shaped sectioned cases a o f paramagnetic material placed near the sparkoriginating position. These cases may extend upwards for some distance.
Patent GB-190014275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro Chemical or Copying Telegraphs.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1900-08-09
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 14,275. Dymond, G. C., [Kopier-Telegraph Gesellschaft]. Aug. 9. Telegraphs.-Relates to an electro-chemical or copying telegraph in which a message recorded in insulating-ink on a conducting-sheet is reproduced by chemical means on a sheet containing an electrolytic material. Fig. 2 shows a plan of one form, in which the transmitter and receiver are mounted side by side. The tracing - styles are mounted on rotating discs a, and may be themselves rotated through flexible shafting c. Each disc has a number of styles which are pressed against the sheet by springs. The record sheets d are fed by rollers or by screw action. In a modified form, the styles are mounted on endless bands, and move transversely across the sheets. A relay for use with the apparatus consists of a line magnet arranged near a diaphragm, between which and a screw stop a number of carbon sheets are supported by paper strips. The local circuit includes the carbon sheets.
Patent GB-190014783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Brakes for Railway Vehicles
Inventor: CLOUD JOHN WILLS
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 14,783. Cloud, J. W. Aug. 17. Brakes, air. Relates to a device for accelerating the brake action during "emergency" applications. Normally the parts are in the position shown, when air leaks through the groove 6 to keep the pressure in the train-pipe 10 and reservoir 1 equal. Slight ventings for "service" applications do not affect the parts, but, should the pressure in the pipe 10 be much reduced, the piston 2 moves to the left, and the valve 3 vents the train-pipe through the atmospheric port 4 and the reservoir through the port 9 and atmospheric port 5. The areas of the ports 4, 5 are proportioned so that the pressure in the reservoir is reduced more rapidly than in the train-pipe, and, when the pressure in the pipe sinks to a certain limit the piston and valve return automatically to the normal position, a light spring 7 assisting to keep the ports 4, 5 closed.
Patent GB-190017737-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Stop-motion for Preparing, Spinning and Doubling Machines, especially applicable to Slubbing, Intermediate and Roving Frames.
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,737. Hilton, W., and Platt Bros. & Co. Oct. 6. Stop-motions for preparing, spinning, and doubling frames, specially applicable to slubbing, intermediate, and roving frames. The frame is arranged to be automatically stopped at any desired part of the lift when the bobbins have attained a sufficient diameter ; the parts are blocked in the stopped position, so that the strap cannot be moved on to the fast pulley until the rack bar has been wound back, and the cone strap moved into the starting position. The ordinary setting-on rod b is provided with a bracket h, which can slide on the spring stop rod a, and abuts against an adjustable collar f on the stop rod when the parts are in the working position shown. The stop rod a is held against the action of its spring i by a catch rod x, suspended from a notch in the stop rod and abutting against a projection 4 on the frame. The catch rod x carries an adjustable bracket 8, on which is a weighted tumbler lever 10, 11. Normally, the rod x is pressed by a spring 7 against a stop y, but, when the bobbins have attained a sufficient diameter, an adjustable projection 5 on the rack bar k moves the suspended rod x to the right, bringing the arm 11 of the tumbler lever into the path of an adjustable bracket 12, which rises and falls with the bobbin rail. The bracket 12 raises the rod x, thereby liberating the stop rod a, which is automatically moved by the spring i to the right and moves the setting-on rod b so as to stop the machine. The rod a is blocked in its extreme position to the right by a weighted catch 3, which is released by the spring rod x, when the projection 5 has been moved to the left by the winding back of the rack bar k. The rod a is moved again into the position shown, the next time the setting-on rod b is moved to start the machine.
Patent GB-190103595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Oscillating Fluid-pressure Engines and Pumps.
Inventor: PITTLER WILHELM VON
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1902-05-17
Abstract: 3595. Pittler, W. von. Feb. 19. Oscitlating-vane type. - An engine having a curved piston working in an annular chamber and adapted for use as a gas engine, as a combined gas and steam engine, or as a pump is shown in Fig. 1. The curved piston d rocks on a shaft i within an annular chamber a, having cooling ribs and divided by a partition b into two working compartments. The piston is connected to a crank n on a driving- shaft which operates suitably-arranged valves. The piston ends are fitted with an expansion ring 4, Fig. 6, and with two split packing-rings 1, 2, secured by a cap 14 having apertures 3 to admit the pressure fluid. A modification adapted for use with gas and steam has two partitions b, Fig. 12, and four working chambers arranged alternately for gas and steam. The partitions are ribbed to transfer heat from the explosion side to the steam.
Patent GB-190104030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casting Boxes for Stereotype Plates and other Articles
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4030. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. Feb. 25. Casting. - Casting-boxes, particularly those used for stereotype plates, are arranged so that the box and cover counterbalance each other, and only one of the parts is moved. The body 6 is mounted in a frame 1, the trunnions 7 being placed between the middle and the closed end. The cover 8 is pivotably connected to the body and frame so that it is maintained substantially vertical. A pivot rod 10 passes through ears 9 on the body and extensions 11 on the cover. Perforations are also provided in the extensions 11 to receive a pivot rod 12, which is connected to a tie-rod 3 of the frame by links or bars 13. Counterbalance is determined by the position of the trunnions. The usual gauges 14, 15 are provided, and also any form of locking-device, that shown comprising lugs and a bar 17 operated by slides provided with racks engaging pinions on a shaft 22, which is provided with handles 23 and also cams 24 for separating the parts when unlocked.
Patent GB-190104927-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Velocipede Frame
Inventor: HULME FRANK
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 4927. Hulme, F. March 8. Frames for bicycles, tricycles, &c, are arranged so that the strains due to propulsion are balanced. A frame comprises the usual members A, D, G', the usual top member being replaced by members F, G inclined upwards and connecting the lugs C, Ex with a lug H, which is also connected by single or duplex members I, J with the bottom bracket and head lug E.
Patent GB-190109186-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Ridger and Manure Distributer.
Inventor: BOWSER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 9186. Bowser, J. May 3. Manuring and fertilizing; Ploughs.-Relates to the construction of a implement for ridging land and distributing manure in the furrows, preparatory to planting potatoes and the like. The frame a is supported on wheels c, and drawn by shafts d. A pivoted frame, consisting of longitudinal bars g and a cross-bar h, is pivoted on a bar f carried by brackets e depending from the frame a. The bars g carry the ridging-tools k, which may be of the form described in the preceding Specification, No. 9185. The pivoted frame may be raised by a lever o secured to a rock-shaft l having arms m connected by chains n to the bars g. A catch is provided for holding the pivoted frame in its raised position. The manure hopper r is provided with a sloping delivery board s, and also with a distributing-roller on the axle of the pinion t<3> driven by the gearing shown from one of the main wheels. The wheels t<1> and t<2> are mounted on a lever u pivoted on the axle band operated by a cam v on the shaft l in such a way as to automatically throw the distributing-roller out of action when the ridging-tools are raised out of the ground.
Patent GB-190109570-A (GB)
Title: To Prepare or Manufacture "Compound Liquorice Powder" into Tablets or other Solid Form.
Inventor: LONG JOHN HEWSON
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 9570. Long, J. H. May 8. Lozenges.-Compound liquorice powder, consisting of 2 parts of senna, 2 parts of liquorice root, 1 part of powdered fennel seed, 1 part of sublimed sulphur, and 6 parts of sugar, is mixed with water into a paste which is cut into tablets and dried.
Patent GB-190111512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching the Handles of Brushes and Brooms.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS DAVID
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,512. Griffiths, D. June 5. Handles, fixing to stocks.-The handle x is inserted in a socketed piece a, provided with lugs b to rest on the stock y. Screws or nails are driven through the socket and lugs into the handle and stock respectively. The handle may screw into the socket, and a flange may be used instead of the lugs b.
Patent GB-190121863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tanning Extracts.
Inventor: HOENIG MAX
Filed: 1901-10-30
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 21,863. H÷nig, M. Oct. 30. Tannins and tannic liquors.-Relates to the preparation of tanning-extracts at about 28‹ to 30‹ BÚ. from the waste liquors obtained in the manufacture of sulphite pulp. An important feature is the treatment of the liquor in such a manner as to avoid a dark colour in the extract. After the percentage of free and combined sulphurous and acetic acids in the raw liquor has been determined, a quantity of zinc dust sufficient to convert all the sulphurous acid into hyposulphurous acid is added, and the liquor is agitated. A strong acid, such as sulphuric, phosphoric, or oxalic acid, is gradually added, and the liquid may be cooled sufficiently to present a rise of tempo ature above 30‹ C. A sulphate, phosphate, oxalate, or other soluble salt may be used to precipitate the lime in solution, and the precipitate is removed by filter presses, and the extract evaporated down. Multiple-effect vacuum apparatus is preferably employed, and the sulphate of lime separated out at a density of 16‹ to 18‹ BÚ. may be removed by filter-presses before proceeding further with the evaporation.
Patent GB-190125041-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vehicle for Carrying Firemen & their Appliances including Fire Escape & for use as an Ambulance Car
Inventor: JEWELL ALBERT
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 25,041. Jewell, A. Dec. 9. Carts and wagons; ambulance vehicles; brakes; seats.-Relates to vehicles for carrying firemen and their appliances, including fire-escapes, and for use as ambulance cars. The vehicle has a raised front seat A under which is a locker containing hose, stand-pipes, and other firemen's appliances, the locker being closed by hinged flap doors. At the sides are hand-brakes D under the control of firemen standing on footboards B. The bottom E of the vehicle is left open, and leather braces G, connected to projecting irons F, are stretched across it so as to be capable of carrying a stretcher
Patent GB-190125378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travellers' Holdalls
Inventor: KING ISABELLA MORLAND
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 25,378. King, I. M. Dec. 12. Hold-alls.-The hold-all is fitted with pockets A. provided with flaps B, secured by straps and buckles, and, for the purpose of carrying umbrellas, walking-sticks, &c., it is provided with rings or loops D and straps and buckles E. The umbrellas &c. may be covered and protected by flaps F fitted with straps and buckles G. In the centre of the outside of the hold-all may be fitted another umbrella case or pocket H, closed by a flap J ; or this case or pocket may be open at both ends, the umbrellas being in this event secured at both ends by straps and buckles. One end of the open pocket H may be fitted with loops similar to D. The whole is rolled up and secured by suitable straps.
Patent GB-190202539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras
Inventor: SYMES SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2539. Symes, S. Jan. 31. Cameras.-Relates to means for mounting the front of a camera so that the axis of the lens always points to the centre of the sensitive plate when the front is displaced relatively to the body of the camera. The invention is shown applied to a hand camera in Fig. 1. The front z, carrying the lens, is made in two parts. The part of the front next the camera body a bears on a cylindrical surface on the end of the camera, such that the axis of the cylinder lies vertically in the middle of the focal plane. The part of the front carrying the lens, bears on a cylindrical surface on the first part, such that the axis of the cylinder lies horizontal, in the middle of the focal plane. With this arrangement, the axis of the lens always points to the centre of the focal plane, when the front is displaced sideways, or up and down. When displaced, the front is clamped by screws c, e in curved slots b<1>, d<1>. Modifications are indicated in which the two cylindrical bearing-surfaces are replaced by a ball-and-socket joint, or spherical surfaces.
Patent GB-190208889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drive or Conveyer Chains specially applicable to Coke Conveyers.
Inventor: WEST JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-16
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 8889. West, J. April 16. Driving and like chains.-Relates to conveyer, elevator, &c. chains specially applicable to hot-coke conveyers employed in connection with retort benches. Figs. 9, 10, and 11 show the central links formed with wings and with eyes b for the connecting-pins. The side links, Figs. 16, 17, are made with keyhole slots, and the pins, Figs. 12, 13, 14, and 15, with flattened ends c and notches d, the first adapted to pass through the large part of the slot and the second to fit in the small part. The pins are placed in the eyes of the central link, the side links are then engaged with them, when in a vertical position, after which they are turned down into the plane of the central links ; uncoupling, in this position, is prevented by the shoulders a on the central links.
Patent GB-190209957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for applying a Medicament through an Orifice in the Body
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLARD EGBERT
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 9957. Robinson, W. E. April 30. Pessaries, s u p - positories, &c. - A rod or pencil a for insertion in the rectum or other orifice of the body, is made of a medicated saponaceous compound which is unaffected by the heat of the body, but is soluble in water. Before use it is dipped in water partly to dissolve and liberate the outer film. Finger indentations a<1> are supplied to facilitate removal.
Patent GB-190215173-A (GB)
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 15,173. Marsden, T. R., and Platt Bros. & Co. July 8. Openers etc.; feeding openers etc.; gins.-Reference is made to Specification No. 11,244, A.D. 1902. In machines from which dust &c. is removed by means of a fan, the vertical grid a, which forms the entrance to the air pipe c, is maintained in a clean condition by causing the air current to pass through it in opposite directions at intervals. The grid a is supported in the middle of a casing b, communicating with the air pipe, and the spaces on each side of the grid and at its upper and lower ends are provided with doors or flaps d, e,f, g, which are intermittently rotated by hand or automatically through a rightangle, the doors being so set that, when d and g are closed, h and f are open, and vice versÔ. A suitable arrangement of gearing for operating the doors automatically comprises an intermittentlyrotated star-wheel k, on the axle of which is a spur-wheel j gearing with equal spur-wheels on the axles of the doors. The edges of the doors may be provided with strips of leather or other packing-material h.
Patent GB-190216139-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Bottle for Containing Poisons and other Dangerous Liquids.
Inventor: MARTIN ARTHUR WYNDHAM
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 16,139. Martin, A. W. July 21. Bottles for enclosing poisons and other dangerous liquids, disinfectants, and the like, are made of the distinctive shape shown in Figs. 2 and 4, so that they will lie only upon one side, and the contents will not escape while in this position, should the cork be removed. The sides b and top c are made slightly convex oatwards, and the end is curved so that the bottle will not stand upright. The neck e is formed parallel to the flat base or side a of the bottle. In a modification, useful for dispensing, the neck is formed at right-angles to the base, but it may also be inclined. In a further modifica- tion, the sides of the bottle may be concave, so that, when several are lying close together, any one may be withdrawn by the hand without dis- placing the others ; the top of the bottle is also made flat. In both constructions, a groove or indentation f is formed at the bottom of the neck, to form a partition or loop g, to act as a trap to prevent the escape of the liquid. The surface of the bottle may be prepared to indicate the nature of the contents.
Patent GB-190220575-A (GB)
Title: Process of Extracting Cellulose from Sugar Cane Trash, Pulp or Residues and similar Products for Making Pulp for Paper, Pasteboard and the like.
Inventor: CAMARA MANUEL LOPEZ DE LA
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1903-09-19
Abstract: 20,575. La Cßmara, M. L. de, and Egana, F. R. Sept. 20. Materials, fibrous; raw materials, treating; boiling; bleaching; washing pulp; processes, compound.-Relates to a process for producing pulp from paper, pasteboard, &c. from sugar-cane trash and similar products, such as sorghum, or the waste stalks and leaves of maize, reeds, and other plants. The material is introduced into strong soda lye at about 60‹ C., and heated or digested for from 45 to 60 minutes. It is then washed, subjected to a current of sulphurous anhydride, again washed, and passed to the mill or decorticator, and used for making pasteboard. For making paper, the pulp may be bleached with chloride of lime, the operation being continued for at least twelve hours. In the washing operations, a system is adopted involving the use of gradually weaker and weaker lyes from previous operations, the most concentrated lyes being afterwards strengthened and used again in the boiling process.
Patent GB-190222673-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Producing Moire Effects on Fabrics.
Inventor: CARTER WOODHOUSE
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 22,673. Carter, W. Oct. 18. Watered fabrics; looms, warp tension regulating or watered - MoirÚ or watered effects are produced on fabrics in the weaving by varying the tension on certain or all of the warp threads successively as the weaving proceeds. The warp W is passed over a freelymounted roller B arranged between the let-off beam A and the healds, and blocks P fixed to the roller at intervals increase the tension on different sections of the warp as the roller rotates. This inequality causes the weft to be driven np tighter where the warps are in greatest tension, and produces an irregular fell F. By a suitable arrangement of the blocks P, the variation in texture can be made to follow a pattern, or form spots, and fabrics so woven, either in single pieces or as split-ups, are folded with the face or faces in contact and the denser portions crossing each other, and pressed by calendering-rollers or otherwise, to give the moirÚ effect. A continuous projection or rib forming a regular or irregular spiral round the roller B may replace the blocks P, or the pattern surface may be formed on an endless web passing round two or more rollers and acting on the warp threads. A similar effect is produced when the pattern roller or surface is arranged between the lay and the cloth roller so as to act on the cloth.
Patent GB-190224908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery Oil Cans.
Inventor: WOOD JAMES
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 24,908. Wood, J. Nov. 13. Lubricating-cans.-Relates to oil cans for machinery constructed so that the valve and inside parts may be readily taken out for cleaning. The spout A is soldered to the tube C, and the tube is soldered to the body B. The outer end of the tube C is closed by a cap c<1>, and the inner end receives a tube D which projects through the fixed tube E and contains an inner tube F provided with a thumb-piece f, and a plug f<1> to which the valve stem g<1> is secured. The stem is triangular in section, and it passes through the plug d and carries a head g<2> at the lower end. A spiral spring H normally keeps the valve closed, but, by pressing the thumb-piece f, the valve is opened, and oil passes through the opening d<4>, plug d, and opening c to the spout. To clean the parts, the tube D is first unscrewed from the tube C and drawn out, the tube F is then unscrewed from the valve stem g<1>, the cap c<1> is removed, and the valve is shaken out. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, a taper tube J carries the valve L and stem, and is closed by a plug k which, with the piece l, is removed when the valve is taken out for cleaning. The spout may be jointed to the tube C by means of a screwed ferrule and ring.
Patent GB-190226255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Moulding Machines.
Inventor: TRENERY WILLIAM PENROSE
Filed: 1902-11-28
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 26,255. Trenery, W. P. Nov. 28. Moulding.-A hydraulic moulding - machine has a ramming- head b carried by columns c and provided with a ram d for raising the moulding - table h and flask n against the ramming-block k. The ram and table are connected by a crosshead e and links f. The ramming-blook is carried by wheels l on rails m, so that it may be moved from under the head b, and it may be formed of two similarlymounted blocks, only the lower one of which need be moved to allow the table to be turned over. Suitable turning-gearing p, q is connected to one of the table trunnions. An unmoulding-table w, running on rails y, enables moulding and unmoulding operations to be performed together. The flasks n, o and patterns x are mounted on guidestuds 8, 10 provided with springs, and are held while the table is turned by weighted wedges 16, Fig. 5, sliding in brackets 17 on the table and engaging lugs 18 on the flasks. A small ram r, working in the lower end of the main ram, effects the preliminary raising of the table, the main ram being supplied from a water tank till the flask engages the ramming-block. A motor - driven pump may be mounted on the framing to supply an accumulator 2 formed in one of the columns, and loaded by removable weights 3, guided by the column, and hung on rods 5 depending from the head of the accumulator. The machine framing may have only one column with an overhanging head.